Dining Room Trolleys
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
20th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Late 20th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Bamboo, Glass, Laminate
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Iron
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Plastic
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Bamboo, Plastic
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Bamboo, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Leather, Walnut
2010s Philippine Georgian Carts and Bar Carts
Ebony
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Glass, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Carts and Bar Carts
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
20th Century Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Carts and Bar Carts
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Carts and Bar Carts
Stainless Steel
Antique 1890s American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1970s Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
20th Century French Rococo Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Laminate, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Carts and Bar Carts
Wrought Iron, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Carts and Bar Carts
Birch
Vintage 1970s Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Cane, Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Teak
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
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Forever a sleek and elegant furnishing that evokes luxury and sophistication, a vintage bar cart will prove both functional and fabulous in your living room.
Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as tea trolleys — a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf — to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. There, they suggested wealth and status in the dining rooms of affluent characters.
As tough as the 1930s had been on the average working American, the postwar era yielded economic stability and growth in homeownership. Increasingly, bar carts designed by the likes of Edward Wormley and other furniture makers became an integral part of sunken living rooms across the United States in the 1950s.
Bar carts were a must-have addition to the sensuous and sleek low-profile furnishings that we now call mid-century modern, each outfitted with the finest spirits and savory snacks that people had to offer. And partially owing to critical darlings like Mad Men, vintage cocktail carts have since seen a resurgence and have even become a selling point in restaurants.
Bar carts not only boast tremendous utilitarian value but also introduce a fun, nostalgic dynamic to the layout of your space, be it in the bar area or elsewhere. In addition to showcasing your favorite bottles of rye and local small-batch gin — or juices and mocktail ingredients — there is an undeniable allure to stacking statement glassware, vintage martini cocktail shakers and Art Deco decanter sets atop your fully stocked mid-century modern bar cart. And one size or style doesn’t fit all — an evolution of cocktail cart design throughout history has yielded all manner of metal bar carts, rattan carts and more.
We invite you to add a few more dashes of class to cocktail hour — peruse the vast collection of antique and vintage carts and bar carts on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A server in a dining room is a slim piece of furniture placed near the dining table and is typically used to stage food before serving. Traditionally, servers were unassuming and provided surfaces for serving dishes — they occupied less room than a buffet or a sideboard. Newly designed servers include drawers where you can store dishes, cutlery and other necessary elements for meals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage servers.
- What is a dining room hutch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dining room hutch is a cabinet that has drawers and shelves where you can store your dining items like napkins, spoons, and tablecloths. Shop a range of antique and vintage dining room hutch on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting for the dining room is based on personal choice and the style of the room. The types of lights typically used in a dining room are general lighting and accent lighting. The dining room light should be at least 12 inches smaller than the table in all directions. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary lights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What the cabinet in a dining room is called depends on its style. A long, low cabinet for the dining room can be called a sideboard or a buffet. China hutches, or hutches, are cabinets that have drawers or cabinets positioned below a display area that consists of shelves behind glass doors. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dining room furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024How long a sideboard should be in a dining room depends on the size of the space and the dimensions of the accompanying dining table. Generally, a dining table should be larger than a sideboard to ensure a balanced look. You also want to ensure that there is at least 24 inches of space between the sideboard and other furnishings to provide enough clearance for walking. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of sideboards.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of centerpieces for your dining room table — it is a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage and antique centerpieces to meet any design style or decor scheme. There are modern, Art Deco, neoclassical, and more styles of centerpieces for you to choose from.
- AutomatonMarch 10, 2021The best paint for a dining table is with a lacquered finish, and a French Polish being the best type of lacquered finish. A French Polish is extremely labor intensive which also makes it the most expensive of finishes. It involves many applications and layers of lacquer - each layer laboriously hand polished to a hard and gorgeous sheen often times resembling a sheet of glass. This thick beautiful lacquer will protect your dining table's paint for many years of regular use. Without this, your table will be more susceptible to scratches, dings and liquid stains from your plates, silverware and glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. But a widely used wood for this furnishing is oakwood. It is the most durable wood with wide and open grain. It withstands surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. A collection of dining tables spanning different periods, materials, and shapes is available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The typical dining room chandelier has four to six lights which is the optimum amount of light for a dining room
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a dining room set costs between $514 and $395,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.
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